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Drone roof survey in Martin, Kent
Wondering about the roof at a property in Martin? You can book a drone roof survey in Martin and across Kent.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below
How a drone roof survey works in Martin
Neighbours’ privacy matters on every flight. We keep the camera on the roof we’re surveying, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it’s worth letting them know about the visit. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we’re there to survey. If you’ve noticed wind damage high on the roof and slipped or missing slates on a high roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Martin may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Martin (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Chimney tops are hard to see from ground level. A drone gets close to the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, so cracks and gaps are clear.
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. A drone keeps everyone off them.
Places near Martin
Also in Martin
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Prices for drone roof surveys in Martin
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The size of the roof
For a price for your roof in Martin, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Airspace, weather and Martin roofs
Martin is within about 3 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Walmer Castle, about 3 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Martin. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Church of St Augustine: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Martin is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. We survey roofs in Martin and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Canterbury is in our area too.
Surveys in CT15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include The Street, Waterworks Lane and Ringwould Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Martin: Martin Mill (1 mile south-east), East Langdon (1 mile south-west), West Langdon (1 mile west), Ringwould (1 mile north-east) and Sutton (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (13 miles north).
Around Martin
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Lantern Inn and Duke of York's Royal Military School and the streets around them. Martin has its own railway station: Martin Mill station. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and St Margaret's Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Martin include Dover Western Heights.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Cottages and farmhouses around Martin often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is looked at, with permission requested if required.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
FAQs for Martin
Is drone flying allowed in Martin?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Martin?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
What we are asked to look at in Martin
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. A drone can photograph a large roof methodically. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Lifted or split lead flashings
Anyone responsible for a site like Langdon Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their insurance cover
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Make sure there is room outside for the drone to take off
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
- Make sure the loft can be reached
There’s a follow-up after 12 months with the Premium Survey. It shows whether anything has moved or worn since the first visit, and whether work has done its job.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Poor airflow lets condensation build up, and it’s something only an inside check will show. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow.